West Timothy Lake Fishing in Duchesne County, Utah

• Overview

  Look for West Timothy Lake in the Duchesne County part of Utah. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. With some 37 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It ranks high for size among our Duchesne County listings. Roosevelt lies 35 miles from the water. Ballard is 37 miles and Duchesne 38 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on West Timothy Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Duchesne County include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take West Timothy Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 52°F, with December the cold end at about 17°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid June. From about mid June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to West Timothy Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Center Timothy Lake, 0.5 miles away. Check the position at West Timothy Lake before loading the car.